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Opinion•August 17, 2022
Ostrich Approach
To stick one’s head in the sand and pretend that a problem does not exist is commonly known as the ostrich approach. The 9th District legislators did their version of the ostrich again when they…
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Columns••August 17, 2022
ALO Longboard Classic Checks All the Boxes as Beyer Takes the Win; Waves and Weather Do a Switch
It’s going to take more than cold water, understaffed shifts, small waves and humidity to bum out LBI’s surf community this summer. In the past several weeks, we have seen all smiles at the Jetty…
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News••August 17, 2022
Building Rules Eyed to Comply With Flood Safety
Barnegat Light Borough Council introduced an ordinance revising “floodplain management regulations” pursuant to state law and federal flood insurance requirements at its monthly meeting Aug. 10.…
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News••August 17, 2022
Starve Poverty Heads to Eastern Kentucky
A humanitarian organization based in Barnegat Township is heading out to eastern Kentucky to help families recover from the unprecedented flooding that ravaged their communities in late July.
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Business••August 17, 2022
SOMC Boosters Donate to Southern Ocean Medical Center
The Southern Ocean Medical Center Boosters Auxiliary presented a $5,500 donation to SOMC earlier this year at a gathering of supporters at Renault Winery, featuring wine tasting, charcuterie, raffles…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 17, 2022
Old Barnegat High School Reunion Scheduled
People who attended the old Barnegat High School are invited to a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 18 at Calloways in Eagleswood Township from 2 to 5 p.m. The cost is $32 per person.
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Opinion•August 17, 2022
Al Fresco Forever
I read with interest the article titled “Approaches to Outdoor Dining Differ on LBI” (8/10). The story implies that the Island will be going back to pre-COVID restrictions on outdoor dining, but it…
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Business••August 17, 2022
Shore Brake Cyclery Owners Buy Property
The owners of Shore Brake Cyclery, Charlie and Chelsea Kulp, announced the purchase of their storefront’s property at 3801 Long Beach Blvd. in Brant Beach. The 2,694-square-foot building will…
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News••August 17, 2022
Ocean County’s COVID-19 Numbers Rise as Murphy and CDC Lower Regulations, Recommendations
Last week the concern about the weekly number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ocean County was that a rather high base number could lead to a large jump after Labor Day weekend. Many of the waves…
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News••August 17, 2022
Democrats Host Fundraiser for District 2 Candidate
The Democratic organizations of Barnegat and Lacey townships and Waretown are joining together for a fundraiser for District 2 Congressional candidate Tim Alexander on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2 to 5 p.m. in…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 17, 2022
Art Notes, Aug. 17
Gals Gone Global: The August show at Pine Shores Art Association at 94 Stafford Ave. in Manahawkin is called “Travels Abroad,” featuring the work of Mary Walker-Baptiste and Linda Saladino, who use…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 17, 2022
Almost Time for the Sunset Cruise
A beacon on the calendar for many who look forward to it, the Sunset Cruise aboard the Miss Barnegat Light that benefits the Zion Lutheran Church will go out on Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. this year. The best…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 17, 2022
Little Egg Harbor Rain Barrel Workshop a Splashing Success
Little Egg Harbor Township was invited to participate in a rain barrel workshop by Graceann Taylor of nonprofit organization Save Barnegat Bay.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 17, 2022
‘Ice-Cold Facts With Ice-T’ at Grunin Center Sept. 20
Rapper, actor, producer and author Ice-T is bringing his “Ice-Cold Facts” to the Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Tickets for the show, which begins at 6:30…
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Opinion••August 17, 2022
My Mainland Market Trip Is a Total Workout
Whew! As I drive back home to LBI over the Causeway after doing major grocery shopping on the mainland, I feel like I’ve run a marathon, obstacle course or maybe even a “tough mudder” race. These…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 17, 2022
The Event Horizon
STYLE: Covers of pop, country, rock, dance and hip hop.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 17, 2022
Drop Dead Sexy
STYLE: Covers of pop, rock, country, hip hop and dance mashups.
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News••August 17, 2022
NJDEP Commissioner Delivers Climate Change Adaptation Remarks to Senate, Assembly
N.J. Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette testified last week before a joint meeting of the Senate Environment and Energy Committee and the Assembly Environment and Solid…
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Business••August 17, 2022
Weichert Mini Golf Outing Tops $1,000 for American Cancer Society
Miniature golf can always be a pathway to help a great cause, and the Long Beach Island sales office of Weichert, Realtors did just that, recently holding its third annual mini golf outing to benefit…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 17, 2022
The Comeback of the Musical ‘Chess’ May Begin at Surflight Theatre
Quick, name the current chess world champion.
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News••August 17, 2022
Banner Plane Campaign One of Safety for All of New Jersey
Banner planes are as much a part of a beach day on Long Beach Island as sun, sand and sea. It’s the reason the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness opted to get the word out about…
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News••August 17, 2022
COASTAL Aquaculture Project Awarded $961,227 in Funding
Local shellfish aquaculture is getting a boost. The Ocean County Soil Conservation District has announced that it, along with its diverse contingent of partners, was awarded $961,227 from the U.S.…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 17, 2022
Long Beach Township Night at Jersey BlueClaws Game
Take me out to the ball game … this Thursday, Aug. 18, as the Jersey BlueClaws minor league baseball team hosts Long Beach Township Night from 7 to 10 p.m.
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Sports••August 17, 2022
No Meltdowns, But Cedars Beach Patrol Finally Takes Second in Own Tournament
As Shawn Hannon stood up inside the Ship Bottom Beach Patrol surfboat, a wave pummeled the side of it and he spilled head first into the 62-degree ocean. He was OK, and he calmly ran up the beach…
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News••August 17, 2022
Little Egg Harbor Addresses Community Concerns, Looks Forward to Upcoming Events
The Little Egg Harbor Township Committee opened its Aug. 11 meeting by recognizing Purple Heart Recognition Day, which fell on Aug. 7.
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Columns••August 16, 2022
Bittersweet Symphonies Abound as Summer Gives Way to Fall
August is cooling off and beginning to foreshadow the end of summer days. The general energy has matched this pattern, as it has been an overall somber week or so in music history.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2022
New Pet Portrait Unveiled During ‘Yappy Hour’ at Barnegat Light Dog Park
On the fencing that encircles the Barnegat Light Dog Park are “ruffly” 16 commissioned pet portraits on 4-by-4-foot wooden panels.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 15, 2022
How Has Your Library Helped You?
“How has your library helped you?” The Ocean County Library System is posing this question to patrons in connection with National Library Card sign-up month in September.
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Columns••August 15, 2022
Arctic Shark Does a Nonstop to Belize; Days of Saying Something Are Here
Ocean temps remain in a bather-maddening pendulum mode – ups and downs far beyond what we usually feel nowabouts.
